News – Page 78
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News'Fig leaf' SRA appeal should be dismissed in full - Leigh Day
Firm mounts fightback as the regulator appeals tribunal decision over Iraq claims.
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NewsBar regulator bows to pressure on governance shake-up
Bar Standards Board was discussing proposals to change the way it deals with third party information.
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NewsComplaints watchdog vows improvement after performance slump
In March this year, the legal ombudsman resolved 9% of cases within 90 days - its target was 60%.
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NewsLegal executives get green light to set up ABSs
CILEx members have stated their interest in operating independently of law firms.
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NewsSolicitor leaves roll after keeping client money for translation work
London lawyer sent invoices to housing clients then retained funds for her personal work.
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NewsFirm leaders hit with £135k costs over investment schemes probe
Colemans partners admitted misconduct following complaints from out-of-pocket investors.
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NewsSRA opens up over waivers: 1,300 granted since 2015
Most successful applications relate to requirements to file accountants’ reports.
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NewsSlater and Gordon fined £80k over Quindell file sharing
Solicitors Regulation Authority confirms record fine for an alternative business structure.
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NewsClifford Chance in the clear over RBS complaint
Regulator says it has found no evidence that suggests potential misconduct.
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NewsYour indemnity insurance reforms won't work, insurers tell the SRA
Association of British Insurers suggests changes may even be counter-productive.
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NewsBenefits of reduced PII cover 'illusory', says City group
Representative group joins chorus of opposition to SRA plans to reduce minimum indemnity insurance cover.
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NewsAsons liquidators take legal advice over SRA's £100k intervention deal
Insolvency handlers want greater access to funds that will plug creditors’ £25m black hole.
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NewsFreelance solicitors given go-ahead - without minimum indemnity cover
Law Society calls on super-regulator to step in and halt 'damaging' SRA plans which will 'undermine trust' in solicitors.
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NewsSRA expands price publication plans to new practice areas
Firms will have to post prices for employment tribunal, immigration, motoring and probate work as well as small business services.
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NewsPC fee frozen - but compensation fund levies soar
Dubious investment schemes are placing huge strain on cash reserved to recompense people who have suffered hardship as a result of a solicitor's dishonesty or failure to account for client money.
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NewsBar Council pours cold water on regulator's complaints plans
Bar Standards Board proposed setting up an independent body to assess information from third parties about barristers and chambers.
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NewsLicensed conveyancers forced into online price publication
Niche regulator's decision comes as the Solicitors Regulation Authority prepares to announce what solicitors must do.
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NewsLSB censures Law Society - but content with regulatory independence
Decision follows investigation into past internal governance rules affecting regulation of solicitors.
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NewsClifford Chance investigation under consideration, says SRA
Regulator says it is examining evidence about firm’s handling of report into Royal Bank of Scotland's restructuring group.
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NewsTrainee pay slump followed scrapping of minimum wage
SRA research shows the very lowest-paid are earning thousands of pounds less - while the gender pay gap has widened.